Tuesday
May 17

8:30am PDT

Registration, Networking, Sponsor Rooms Open

9:00am PDT

Global Markets: "Around the World in 60 Minutes"

Featuring:
U.S. Commercial Service Global Team Leaders for Asia, Africa/Middle East, Europe and Western Hemisphere, with updates, important trends and opportunities for Orange County companies. Bring your questions! 

10:00am PDT

Small Business Trade and Finance Resources

Featuring:
U.S. Small Business Administration Team in Orange County sharing resources and tools for small business development, export financing programs and more!  Speakers from SBA, Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and the Service Core of Retired Executives (SCORE) 

Wednesday May 18

8:30am PDT

Registration, Networking, Sponsor Rooms Open

9:00am PDT

ASEAN: California’s Trade & Supply Chain Gateway to Asia

Featuring:
Keynote presentation by Ted Osius, former U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam, career Foreign Service Officer and President of the U.S.-ASEAN Business Council.

WHO to watch, WHAT to expect, WHERE to export or invest, WHEN to make the move and WHY still work with Asia. Join Ambassador Ted Osius as he shares how to manage challenges and take advantage of opportunities in an important region.

10:00am PDT

Current Global Trade Issues

Featuring:
Members of the District Export Council of Southern California sharing their insights on key issues, USMCA, Port and Supply Chain issues and more. Interactive session with an opportunity to seek advice from some of Southern California’s top trade experts!